Table 1 shows two common power train related problems of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Transmission Slip Out Of Gear problems | |
| Power Train problems |
Valve body failure. Truck is 6 months old. Just hit 37000 miles. Engine brake disengaged, check engine light, trailering option disabled, and would not shift out of 1st gear. Towed to dealership to be told valve body failed. Replacement part has been ordered and no eta on availability. Gm might need to buy my truck back!.
The vehicle was driven to a job site in gowanda NY. The computer indicated it neede to clean the exhaust filter. The truck was parked in an open area on a blacktop parking area. The truck finished a regen approximately 30 minutes later. The vehicle was shut down and left unattended. Approx 30 minutes later, the driver, heard noises, came around a structure and saw the vehicle was on fire. The driver did attempt to use a fire extinguisher to no avail. They then called 911 and the fire department was dispatched. The department put out the fire but the vehicle is a total loss. As this was a work site, the vehicle was towed to our shop and stored inside. The inland marine insurance company hired a fire investigator, and they looked at the vehicle. They determined the fire originated on the lower firewall in the engine compartment. He paused his investigation, to await a representative of gm to be present for destructive analysis to determine exact cause. The gm case number is xxx. This vehicle had errored multiple times and did regen every 2-300 miles. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).